Winter of the Crow review – Lesley Manville magnificently on edge in intriguing cold war thriller

Lesley Manville stars in the film Winter of the Crow, an intriguing cold war thriller set in 1980s Warsaw. The movie follows an academic psychologist who finds herself trapped in a tower block wasteland, surrounded by bizarre and surreal details that add to the sinister atmosphere. This film takes us back to the dreary Poland of 1981, when martial law was introduced in response to the growing Solidarity trade unions, and freedom was a new and dangerous concept.

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The story is set in 1980s Warsaw, which may evoke a sense of uncertainty and risk. The thriller genre and sinister vibe may also contribute to a risk-off sentiment.

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